Labor Relations Specialist

Position Details

Position Number:

Payroll

Title:

LABOR REL REPR 4

Job Code: 000495

Job Open Date: December 1, 2025

Application Review Begins: December 16, 2025

Department: PERS (HUMAN RESOURCES)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code: 99

Appointment Type: Staff:
Career

FLSA Status: Exempt

Personnel Program: MSP

Salary Grade: 24

Salary Range: $120,000 to $130,000/year (budget). Full salary range $97,200 to $182,000/year.

Work Location: Student Affairs & Admin Svs - 3101

Working Days: M-F; 8-5pm (flexible)

Benefits: Full Benefits

Remote Work: Hybrid

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

The Department of Human Resources is dedicated to providing exemplary customer service in support of teaching, research and the public service mission of UCSB. We are committed to forming strategic partnerships within the UCSB community that create a work environment designed to attract, develop and retain the best qualified people. The department has a staff of 40+ employees and is made up of the following areas:
Compensation and Classification, HRIS, Staff Engagement, Employee and Labor Relations, Benefits, Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP), Leave Administration, Healthcare Facilitation, Retirement Counseling, Work/life Resources, Workplace Accommodations, Talent Acquisition, Training and Professional Development, UCPath and Workforce Administration, and HR finance & administration.

Benefits of Belonging Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC.

The Employee & Labor Relations Specialist provides employee & labor relations guidance to all levels of the organization, resolving highly complex issues in creative and effective ways. Serves as an experienced consultant and subject matter expert on all employee & labor relations matters and advises management on effective performance management steps, including corrective action and progressive discipline. Provides complex analytical support and functions as management advocate for grievances and complaint resolution processes as well as hearings, arbitrations and unfair practice charge matters.

Provides expert guidance on unique personnel issues/problems without precedent or structure and develops and recommends best practice solutions to resolve those issues. Represents the campus to the Office of the President on systemwide bargaining negotiation strategy and positions. Exercises judgment and professional discretion, relying on advanced and specialized experience within the field, to resolve questions, concerns and grievance for a large and complex group of employees.

May serve as a technical leader who provides guidance to all levels within the organization, utilizing specialized employee and labor relations expertise. #LI-KA1

• Bachelor's degree in a related area such as Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, Public Administration, behavioral or social sciences
• Required Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• 4-6 years of directly related, progressively responsible employee and labor relations or HR-related experience or experience as an attorney. Required
• Experience as an attorney
• Advanced organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations.
• Advanced knowledge of employee relations function and other subject areas of human resources.
• Strong and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution.
• Advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts other areas in Human Resources and the organization.
• Capable in developing, interpreting, implementing and administering organization-wide human resources policies and processes.
• Advanced knowledge of labor/employment law, including applicable state and federal laws, court decisions regarding employment…